Author Archives: Bro Celynnin

Lockdown and studying for my PhD We begin a little series on the experience of some of our community who are working through lockdown. Today is a little longer than our normal daily reflection, but really worth the time for a truly fascinating read. Diane Kaiser (St. Mary’s Conwy) is studying.  She shares here her experienceContinue reading “Daily Reflection 26th May”

The beginning of the working week It’s a Monday morning, and the start of week 10 of lockdown … and we’re starting two things in the approach to Pentecost next Sunday, when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and what many think of as the birthday of the church. How do you seeContinue reading “Daily Reflection 25th May”

Bore da! Good morning! Welcome to our online service, brought to you this morning by Reverends David and Eryl Parry, Jenny Young and Fu Lian Doble. Simply click the play button in the middle of the image below, and join us in prayer and reflection. Our focus today is on the glory of God, this firstContinue reading “Daily Reflection 24th May”

Bonds of friendship Thank you for being part of this online community, which shares experiences of lockdown and encourages a mutual sense of journeying through this extraordinary time with one another – and with Christ, our friend. That’s the theme of today’s reflection by Reverend Eryl Parry. But it’s good perhaps to pause and wonderContinue reading “Daily Reflection 23rd May”

Time’s Arrow So, we have got to the Friday of week 9 of lockdown, and it’s not surprising that the whole passing of time has become a feature of many conversations. David Jones from St. Benedict’s Gyffin reflects today on that very thing. Of course, 9 weeks is an infinitesimal amount of time in God’s eternalContinue reading “Daily Reflection 22nd May”

Ascension Day reflection We are continuing today, with an international theme as Reverend David Parry invites us to think of the new perspective Ascension Day offers us. And surely you recognise the boy in the picture! David in Singapore Dywedodd Iesu, ‘Arhoswch yn y ddinas nes eich gwisgo chwi oddi uchod â nerth.’ Aeth âContinue reading “Daily Reflection 21st May”

Steadfast love Today’s reflection is another great personal story as we learn more about Astrid Clarke, member (and recently retired organist) of St. Benedict’s Gyffin. But before we do, a couple of notices! If you hear of anyone who usually gets our daily reflections from ‘our mailchimp’ mailing list, but hasn’t been receiving them recently, pleaseContinue reading “Daily Reflection 20th May”

Reading between the lines … Today’s reflection is written by Gwynn Griffith from Tal-y-Bont and member of the Llanbedr-y-Cennin congregation. We know that it will chime with many of us who have had more time to read over the last few weeks. ARGLWYDD, yr wyt wedi fy chwilio a’m hadnabod. I ble yr af oddi wrthContinue reading “Daily Reflection 19th May”

The beginning of another week … We begin our ninth week of lockdown with … 💗 A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has donated to our Christian Aid appeal. We have raised well over a thousand pounds in online giving through Christian Aid week. 🔒 Thanks too for messages of encouragement and understanding yesterday as Zoom wouldn’t allowContinue reading “Daily Reflection 18th May”

Bore da!  Good morning! Welcome to our online service, brought to you by Reverends David and Eryl Parry, Lana Flood and Andrea (Andy) Butler. We are joined by many others at the end, so we hope that it gives a real sense of us as a community being joined together in worship. Simply click the arrowContinue reading “Daily Reflection 17th May”